[seriola_killer]

Pro Angler for sure! Assuming you are wanting to go for the bigger stuff in La Jolla, get yourself a few Sealines from Daiwa. They're a great reel for the $$$. Load up with 65# Power Pro. Since you're a right coaster are you more well-versed in spinning reels? It seems to be the order of the day over there.

I've never been a fan of the coffee grinder, but recently I got to experience the virtues of the new Penn Battle spinning reels. GREAT REEL and perfect for loading up spectra and sawing through the kelp. And since you will be adding throwing the iron to your arsenal soon, the Battles can flat out throw the iron even when casting into the wind (no birds nests!!).

I see people out on the water with (don't flame me please) an insane amount of gear, too much, i.m.o. One bait rig, one iron rig, and a sabiki / candy catcher rig and you're good to go.

A bait tank is a must, and if money is no object, get yourself a nice FF with a big screen and learn to use it in manual mode.